Reptile Adventure

Our basic show is an overview of reptiles and amphibians; we explain what makes a reptile a reptile, and how different reptiles live in their native ecosystems. We have a variety of animals from all over the globe, including Central American rainforests, Middle Eastern deserts, and the rocky steppes of Eastern Europe. Topics usually include what the animals eat, how they find their food, how they avoid predators, and what related animals can be found in New York. Conservation and ecology are explored, along with discussions of responsible pet-keeping.

Every Reptile Adventure presentation involves allowing audience members to touch and feel the animals. We are also more than happy to allow the audience to line up for photo opportunities after the show is done.

Every show features at least nine animals, and usually more.

We provide fun, hands-on, and interactive live reptile programs for classrooms, birthday parties and other celebrations, festivals, summer camp programs, and more! Participants get to touch and even hold animals during our programs. Our focus is on safe, friendly interactions and experiences.

For our one-hour reptile presentation (generally for classrooms and parties), we bring 9-11 animals that exemplify different adaptations and characteristics, including frogs*, turtles, lizards, and snakes. The program touches on many topics, including geography, ecology, chemistry, history, culture, and much more. Each presentation is tailored to suit the educational level of the participants, shaped by their questions and interests. Upon request, we are happy and able to adapt our repertoire to accommodate people of any age with special needs.

Our festival booths consist of a minimum 10x10 space with at least 18 different animals and two or more educators present. The booth will have continuous free-form interaction with guests.

Our mission statement:
We strive to bring a cheerful and positive approach to educating with reptiles; to do so without hype, tall tales, or attempts to frighten the audience—just friendly animals, stranger-than-fiction facts, and sensitive, knowledgeable educators.

*Frogs may not be available during temperature extremes, as they are more sensitive than reptiles.

Our program takes about 45-60 minutes depending on the age and attention span of the kids.

We recommend that you have us scheduled to arrive at least 30 minutes after the official start of the party to give the kids time to socialize, and for latecomers to straggle in.

We do not require a deposit; just payment in full the day of the party in cash or check.

What we need from you the day of the party:
- Space for the kids to sit, with enough room for me to maneuver around when I bring animals around for them to pet or hold.
- A close parking space if possible; some of the animals can be heavy
- A small table, even just a coffee table is enough
- A chair, if possible
- If the presentation space is up or down a flight of stairs, I may need a hand getting one or two of the more awkward animal containers up and down.
- If the temperature is under 65F, we will need to be indoors; otherwise, barring rainy weather, we can be outdoors in a shaded area. If we're outside, I recommend having blankets or sheets spread on the ground for the kids to sit on so they aren't getting eaten by insects.
- Please provide adult supervision for the participants; they MUST follow directions (stay seated, no horseplay, handle or touch animals in manner directed by educator) or the animals will be returned to their travel boxes for safety.
- Provide a separate area for uninterested adults to socialize. They are often much more distracting than they realize, and we will gladly tease them about setting a bad example for the kids, if they're doing that!

I suggest, for after the program, having a hand-washing station prepared with antibacterial soap and paper towels; a shared cloth towel is not as sanitary. We will also have hand sanitizer, but hands should be washed with soap and water after touching animals.